Today's News

Sometimes giving inspires more giving.
Such is the case at St. Catharine College, where a group of student and staff volunteers have inspired others to volunteer.

Last spring, a group of seven students and staff traveled to New Orleans, La., to help homeowners rebuild.
The group collaborated with an organization called Nuns Build, which consists of Dominican Sisters.
The group from SCC was so moved, they decided to share their experience with the rest of the college.

Washington County Clerk Glenn Black had a nice surprise for the fiscal court during the new business portion of its regular scheduled meeting on Monday.

Black presented the county with $75,000, money that was in excess of the operating budget required by the clerk’s office.
“We could get used to that,” judge-executive John Settles said.
“I just hope we can keep it up,” Black said. “I can’t guarantee that.”

One city employee has been laid off, and the mayor and city administrator indicate that more layoffs are possible.
The Springfield Sun obtained a copy of a letter from Mayor Dr. John Cecconi detailing the layoff.
The letter was addressed from the mayor to former Springfield employee Michael Bonzo, who worked for the city’s public works department. The letter, dated March 9, informed Bonzo that he would be laid off, effective immediately, due to budget constraints the city is facing.

The weather finally cleared to be conducive for baseball, and the St. Catharine College Patriots were hoping to warm up as well when they hosted the Campbellsville Tigers in a pair of Mid-South Conference doubleheaders last weekend.

Luther Bramblett’s Bat Pats were able to claim only one victory in the four games at Edelen-Haydon Field.
Campbellsville, ranked 17th nationally with a record of 7-9 overall and 4-2 in the MSC, won Saturday’s opener 13-7, but the Patriots bounced back to win the nightcap 3-2.

Many local St. Catharine College fans have made the trek to Kansas City to watch the Patriots in today’s opening game of the Buffalo Funds NAIA National Tournament.

For those who couldn’t make that trip, there is still an option to see J.T. Burton’s team play Lindenwood in the opening game.
St. Catharine will have a live feed of the game via the Internet.
That feed will be projected on the large screen in Pettus Auditorium.
There is no charge to watch the game. Tip-off is at 5:30 (EDT).

The Touchstone Energy All “A” Classic will be changing venues next season.

A press release was sent out recenty from the All “A” Classic announcing that the small-school state tournament will move from McBrayer Arena at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond to the Frankfort Convention Center in Frankfort next season.

The St. Catharine College Patriots will break new ground this week with their first appearance in the Buffalo Funds NAIA National Tournament in Kansas City.

J.T. Burton’s squad will be facing a new opponent as they will meet Lindenwood University in the first round of the 32-team tournament that runs from March 16-22.
The Patriots (22-8) are a 14th seed, which matches the ranking they garnered in the final regular season national poll issued last week. Lindenwood (28-5) was ranked 20th in that final regular season poll.

When it comes to beating Marion County, Washington Countians like winning more than Charlie Sheen.
Well, guys and girls, here’s your chance to administer a quality beat down to a Marion County boy.
The Springfield Sun is giving readers a chance to win cash prizes ($100 for the winner, $50 for second place).
All you have to do is fill out the bracket on page B2 and turn it in at The Sun office (108 Progress Ave.) for a chance.
Brackets can be mailed or dropped in our mail slot overnight, but photocopies are not accepted.